Author: BrianAnthony

Home buyers are willing to pay an additional $8,728 upfront on a home in order to save $1,000 a year

KB Home announced the grand opening of Countryside, its latest collection of new, commuter friendly, single-family homes in Ontario Ranch.

Early April business growth index slips to 52.8, but still in positive territory At 52.8 in April, down from 54.6

Prices for these energy efficient homes start in the high $300,000s. Read More Patch patch.com/california/banning-beaumont/pardee-releases-new-phase-homes-sale-beaumont

Outdoor kitchens topped the project trends list in the latest American Institute of Architects’ survey…. Read More Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/jamiegold/2019/04/12/industry-pros-share-top-outdoor-kitchen-and-living-room-trends/#769792fb20f5  

Development director says motivated builders want to ‘move super fast.’ Read More Bend Bulletin www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/7085241-151/bend-doesnt-expect-first-house-in-expansion-areas

Sentiment climbed in April, an indication that the housing market is gathering momentum during this spring… Read More Bloomberg www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-16/u-s-homebuilder-sentiment-rises-to-six-month-high-as-sales-gain

Megatrends in smart building have system challenges; new plans for power management may be the solution… Read More Electronic Design

Builder confidence rises one point to 63 in April Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one

Not only can adding solar panels save energy costs and help the environment, it also can increase a home’s value…